HB 263 — The eligibility of teaching hospitals
This bill covers the eligibility of teaching hospitals for state funding for graduate medical education.
This bill covers the eligibility of teaching hospitals for state funding for graduate medical education.
Author: Martinez. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the eligibility of teaching hospitals for state funding for graduate medical education.”
Subjects: Education--Higher--Finance (I0232), Education--Higher--Health Institutions (I0237), Hospitals (I0400), GRADUATE STUDENTS (S0312). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 263 · Bill text (HTML).
90R5304 KJE-D By: Martinez H.B. No. 263 relating to the eligibility of teaching hospitals for state funding for graduate medical education.
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 58A, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 58A.004 to read as follows: Sec. 58A.004. OUT-OF-STATE PARTNERSHIPS INELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING. The board may not award money under this chapter for a graduate medical education program provided or to be provided by a teaching hospital in partnership with a medical school located outside this state.
SECTION 2. Section 61.0594, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows: (c-1) The board may not make a grant or distribution under this section for a graduate medical education program provided or to be provided by a teaching hospital in partnership with a medical school located outside this state.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 263; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.